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KE53 FXZ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 134,540 miles on the clock, averaging 9,145 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 FXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,145

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,280
Average per year9,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 FXZ 56k76k95k115k135k '07'15'10

Check KE53 FXZ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage129,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage117,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,157 miles
PASS
Mileage107,626 miles
Since last MOT+13,114 miles
PASS
Mileage94,512 miles
Since last MOT+12,495 miles
PASS
Mileage82,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage71,889 miles
Since last MOT+15,333 miles
PASS
Mileage56,556 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,454 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 FXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 FXZ

What car is KE53 FXZ?

KE53 FXZ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 FXZ?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 FXZ was 134,540 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 FXZ passed its MOT?

KE53 FXZ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jul 2015.

Is KE53 FXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 FXZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KE53 FXZ?

KE53 FXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.